Falmouth (CDP), Maine facts for kids
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Falmouth, Maine
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Location in Cumberland County and the state of Maine.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Cumberland |
| Town | Falmouth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.15 sq mi (8.16 km2) |
| • Land | 2.40 sq mi (6.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.75 sq mi (1.93 km2) |
| Elevation | 40 ft (10 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,988 |
| • Density | 827.30/sq mi (319.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-24480 |
Falmouth is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It's located inside the larger town of Falmouth in Maine, a state in the United States. This area is part of Cumberland County.
In 2020, about 1,988 people lived in Falmouth. It is also part of a bigger group of cities and towns known as the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to the larger cities of Portland, South Portland, and Biddeford.
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Where Falmouth Is Located
Falmouth is found at specific coordinates: 43 degrees, 42 minutes, 34 seconds North and 70 degrees, 14 minutes, 6 seconds West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Land and Water Areas
The total area of Falmouth is about 8.5 square kilometers (which is about 3.3 square miles). Most of this area is land, covering about 6.3 square kilometers (2.4 square miles). The rest is water. About 2.1 square kilometers (0.8 square miles) of Falmouth is water, making up about 25% of its total area.
Nearby Places
The Falmouth CDP is mainly located along U.S. Route 1. This is a major road that runs through the southeastern part of the town.
- To the north, Falmouth borders another community called Falmouth Foreside.
- To the east, it is next to Casco Bay, which is a beautiful body of water.
- To the south, it shares a border with the city of Portland.
- To the west, you'll find the Presumpscot River and Interstate 295, a busy highway.
People Living in Falmouth
The number of people living in Falmouth changes over time. This is called the population.
Population Changes Over Time
The United States Census Bureau counts how many people live in different places every ten years. This helps us understand how communities grow.
- In 2010, the population of Falmouth was 1,855 people.
- By 2020, the population had grown to 1,988 people.
This shows that more people have chosen to live in Falmouth over the years.
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| 2020 | 1,988 | — | |
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